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Malik Nabers Misses Practice on Wednesday with Knee Issue
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to a knee issue, per Connor Hughes of SNY. Hughes reports that Nabers admitted he was "more sore than usual." Nabers has recorded 18 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 26 targets across four games so far in 2026. The 23-year-old missed most of the 2025 season after suffering a serious knee injury in Week 4. While it's not yet clear if his current soreness is connected to his previous knee issues, Nabers' health status is obviously worth monitoring for fantasy managers leading into New York's Week 5 matchup against the Washington Commanders. If Nabers is unable to play in Week 5, Giants wideouts Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney, and Charlie Jones could all be in line for expanded workloads against Washington.
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes
Source: SNY - Connor Hughes
Kyle Monangai Does Not Practice on Wednesday With Thumb, Toe Injuries
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) did not participate in his team's practice on Wednesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The severity of Monangai's thumb and toe injuries is not yet known, but it appears his status for Chicago's Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers could be in question. Monangai has been exceptionally efficient while splitting work with D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) in the Bears backfield so far this season, recording 324 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 60 carries across four games. Swift also missed practice on Wednesday due to hip and knee injuries. If neither Monangai nor Swift can play against the Packers, Bears RB3 Roschon Johnson would likely be in line for a significant workload increase in Week 5.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
D'Andre Swift Misses Practice on Wednesday with Hip and Knee Issues
Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (hip, knee) did not practice on Wednesday due to hip and knee injuries, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Swift was listed on Chicago's injury report with the knee issue leading into Week 4, but the hip ailment appears to be a new injury. The 27-year-old has gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 season, recording 395 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns on 79 touches across four games. The severity of Swift's injuries is not yet clear, but his health is obviously worth monitoring for fantasy managers leading into the Bears' Week 5 matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Bears RB2 Kyle Monangai (thumb, toe) also missed the team's practice on Wednesday due to thumb and toe injuries. If neither Monangai nor Swift can play against Green Bay, Chicago running back Roschon Johnson would likely be the next man up in the backfield.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Kyle Pitts Sr. May No Longer Be Worth Rostering in Shallower Leagues
Four games into the 2026 season, Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts Sr. has been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy football. The 26-year-old is coming off a 2025 campaign where he finally had the breakout that many had been looking for, recording 88 catches for 928 yards and five touchdowns on 118 targets across 17 games. However, Pitts Sr. has only hauled in five catches for 67 yards on nine targets across the first four weeks of 2026. Two of those games came without Falcons QB1 Michael Penix Jr. under center, which provides some excuse for Pitts Sr.'s underwhelming production. Still, Pitts Sr. has logged just four catches for 52 yards on five targets in the two games where he has shared the field with Penix Jr. Atlanta's run-heavy offense filters through running back Bijan Robinson, and wide receiver Drake London is the clear number one option when the Falcons do turn to the air. Particularly in shallower leagues, fantasy managers are justified in dropping Pitts Sr. and looking elsewhere on the waiver wire.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Marvin Harrison Jr. Has Played His Way Onto the Cut List
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. finally scored in Week 4, but it did little to change what has been a brutal start. He caught one of four targets for 12 yards against the Giants and now has only five receptions for 85 yards on 13 targets through four games. Harrison has one catch or fewer in three of those games and has yet to reach 50 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Trey McBride and Michael Wilson have become much bigger parts of Arizona's passing game, with 33 and 25 receptions, respectively. At this point, Harrison's name and draft pedigree are doing more work for his fantasy value than his actual role. RotoBaller lists him among the receivers to consider cutting for Week 5, ranks him WR41 this week, and has him 142nd overall in its rest-of-season rankings. Managers in standard leagues can move on if there is a clearly better option available. He is easier to hold in deeper formats where the waiver wire offers less.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Patrick Overmyer Aims to Keep Rolling in Week 6
Houston tight end Patrick Overmyer will look to keep producing big in his Week 6 matchup against Kansas State. He has 25 catches for 317 yards and two touchdowns across five games so far this season. Overmyer has at least 68 yards in all but one contest, but has anywhere from 3-8 receptions in those games. He's currently second on the team in receiving yards and receptions, so he remains a solid fantasy option in most setups. Kansas State has allowed 246 yards and 15.3 points per game so far, so this is a bit tougher matchup for Overmyer and the Cougars. Fantasy owners should still be confident in what he's produced so far to start him though.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Noah Bennee Looking for Consistency Heading into Week 6 Matchup
Utah tight end Noah Bennee has been up-and-down as a fantasy performer this season, so he's looking for better production starting with his Week 6 matchup against Kansas. Bennee has produced in three games so far. He caught a 35-yard touchdown in one game before a 113-yard and one-score outburst the following week, but then has produced just two catches for 18 yards since. He's currently still second on the team in receiving yards, but his seven total grabs are only good for sixth on the squad. Kansas allows just 17 points and 244.8 yards per game so far, so the matchup doesn't favor Bennee too much either, and that makes him a better deep-league fantasy option this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Aidan Chiles Looking to Bounce Back in Week 6 Matchup
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles will look to improve his numbers in a Week 6 battle with Ball State. He led the Wildcats to a big win over Penn State last week, but only had 93 passing yards. Chiles finished without a touchdown, but he avoided an interception and also added 21 rushing yards and a touchdown across six rushing attempts. He has completed 70.8% of his passes on the season, but has just 900 passing yards and six touchdowns over four games. Chiles hasn't thrown a pick yet, so that works in his favor as a fantasy QB. He's rushed for five touchdowns, but has just 41 yards across 36 attempts. Ball State is allowing 473.6 yards and 37.8 points per game this season, so this stellar matchup is one for Chiles to possibly break out in, meaning he's a good fantasy starting option despite so-so numbers to this point.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Ladd McConkey Expected Back at Practice Wednesday
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey (foot) will be at Wednesday's practice, head coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters. That's a positive development after McConkey lasted only 24 offensive snaps in Sunday's loss to Seattle before leaving with the same foot injury he had carried into the game. He had been limited Wednesday, sat out Thursday, and returned on a limited basis Friday last week before being cleared to play. McConkey didn't catch either of his two targets against the Seahawks, leaving him with 12 receptions for 183 yards and one touchdown through four games. How much work he actually handles Wednesday will be more telling than simply being back on the field. The Chargers host Denver in Week 5, and McConkey's participation over the next few practices should give fantasy managers a better idea of whether he's trending toward playing.
Source: Kris Rhim
Source: Kris Rhim
Kevin Roche Jr. Hoping to Deliver Big Again in Week 6
Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. will look to help the Yellow Jackets in a matchup against undefeated Duke in Week 6. The TE has 18 catches for 200 yards across four games so far, but has yet to find the end zone. Roche has at least 37 yards in each contest and has had anywhere between 2-6 receptions. He's coming off a pretty solid outing against Stanford - he caught six passes for 59 yards in that one. Duke has been stout defensively so far, allowing just 261.8 yards and 11 points per game, so the matchup is a tougher one for Roche and the Georgia Tech offense.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Trinidad Chambliss Eyeing Big Performance in Week 6
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss is looking to pick up his production in Week 6 against Vanderbilt. He has completed 70.8% of his passes so far this season, accounting for 1,222 passing yards and eight touchdowns, but he's also been picked off three times across four games. Chambliss has 108 rushing yards and four scores over 28 attempts as well. He has an interception in two straight outings, but has six total touchdowns in those games. Vandy allows 25 points and 342.4 yards per game so far, so it's a decent matchup for the Ole Miss QB. After a couple ranked opponents in a row, the Commodores offer Chambliss a chance for a huge fantasy score this weekend.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Jeremiah Hasley Looking for More in Week 6 Matchup
Duke tight end Jeremiah Hasley is looking for a bounce-back fantasy outing in Week 6 against Georgia Tech. He only had three catches for 18 yards in his last contest. Before that, Hasley posted at least 36 yards in each game and had 53 and 88 yards in his other contests. He's yet to find the end zone, and his 13 receptions for 195 yards overall leave plenty to be desired. Georgia Tech has allowed 381.5 yards and 26 points per game so far, so the matchup is solid for Hasley. He's a deep-league fantasy starting option, especially coming off a down performance.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Zay Flowers Limited Wednesday With Hamstring Injury
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (hamstring) was officially limited in Wednesday's practice, even though he wasn't on the field during the portion open to reporters, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. Flowers said last week that he felt the hamstring issue was behind him, then went out and caught eight of 10 targets for 118 yards and a touchdown against Tennessee. The injury has already cost him time this season, though. Flowers aggravated the hamstring in the opener, missed Week 2, and was on a reduced snap count when he returned against Dallas. He has 18 catches for 352 yards and two touchdowns in three games. There is another concern for fantasy managers this week, with Lamar Jackson (ankle) looking unlikely to face Atlanta. Flowers caught only two passes for minus-1 yard after Jackson left Sunday's win over Tennessee. Wednesday's limited tag alone does not put Flowers' Week 5 availability in serious doubt, but his practice participation over the next two days will be worth watching.
Source: Jamison Hensley
Source: Jamison Hensley
Gio Lopez Hopes to Keep Rolling in Week 6
Wake Forest quarterback Gio Lopez will look to keep trending upward as the Demon Deacons take on NC State in Week 6. He has completed 64.9% of his passes on the season, going for 1,377 yards and 10 touchdowns. Lopez has thrown just one interception, while also rushing for 192 yards and five scores across 48 attempts. He has three passing scores and three rushing touchdowns over his past two contests. The Wolfpack allow 359.2 yards and 25.6 points per game so far, so it's a decent matchup outlook for Lopez, so a lot of fantasy owners should trust him this week.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Josh Ford Could Play Against Georgia Despite Broken Arm
Alabama tight end Josh Ford broke his arm against Mississippi State last Saturday, then had surgery on Sunday, but head coach Kalen DeBoer expects him to play this week against Georgia. Ford has just one catch on the season, but he made the most of it, going for a three-yard score against South Carolina a couple games ago. It's all hands on deck for the team's showdown with Georgia, and having Ford out there gives Bama another offensive weapon to maybe utilize. Marshall Pritchett and Kaleb Edwards have been the most-utilized tight ends to this point of the season for the Crimson Tide, so expect them to do most of the heavy lifting offensively.
Source: On3
Source: On3
